Wednesday, May 11, 2011

These little treats may not look impressive, but believe me they are absolutely divine. Growing up in Georgia, Pralines are very much part of the culture. It really surprises me how hard they are to find once you leave the South. They are an incredibly sweet candy that taste like brown sugar and pecans and I just adore them. If have ever been to Savannah, you know they are a staple of every candy shop and they make them in large copper kettles. I never made them assuming they were quite complicated. Boy was I wrong! These are super easy and are much less expensive than flying down to Savannah. I made them with my friend Ellen the day we made these caramels and they really took no time and barely any effort. These will definitely be making many more appearances in our house.

In large saucepan over medium heat, combine pecans, sugar, butter, brown sugar, milk and vanilla. Stirring frequently, heat to between 234 and 240 degrees Fahrenheit, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and stir continuously until mixture has thickened slightly and lighted in color.

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About Me

My name is Risa and I am an accountant living in the Washington D.C. area with a passion for all things sweet. I have always enjoyed baking and creating new treats, so I decided I would share it with the rest of the world. If you would like to email me I can be contacted at bakedperfection@gmail.com.